Popenguine Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
commune of Senegal
About Popenguine
This small village on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean is located just 70 km south ofDakaron the Petit Cote. Popenguine is a member of Global Ecovillage Network of Senegal (GENSEN). It is the weekend getaway for the President of Senegal, as the second presidential residence is located between Popenguine and the village of Ndayane. The Natural Reserve of Popenguine is located to the south and was created in 1986 thanks in large part to the local women's group, RFPPN. It is the first and only reserve managed by the Park Service in partnership with the local women’s group. The woman’s group had the foresight to ensure the protection of the natural habitat before it could be destroyed by the locals in their search for wood for cooking. Through their efforts, the women were able to protect 1500
Top Attractions in Popenguine
Explore the best things to see and do in Popenguine:
- ★Community Reserve of Somone
- ★Natural Reserve of Popenguine
- ★Pirogue ride
- ★Popenguine Church
- ★Reserve of Bandia
- ★The classified forest of Accro- Baobab
Where to Eat in Popenguine
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Balafon Café
- 🍴Campement Ebène
- 🍴Chez Fatou
- 🍴Chez Ginette
- 🍴Ker Cupaam
- 🍴Keur de Sable
Where to Stay in Popenguine
- 🏨Balafon - Lodge
- 🏨Ebene – Lodge
- 🏨Ker Cupaam – Lodge
- 🏨Keur de Sable – Lodge (Popenguine)
- 🏨La Pierre de Lisse
- 🏨Les Manguiers de Guereo
Popenguine Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: